Hospitality Expert Witnesses

ID: 109326

Florida

Mr. Kelly S. Klatt has 48 years of experience in Security with expertise in Hospitality & Retail. He earned his AA in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Santa Rosa Junior College. Today, this expert is certified as a Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security International. Formerly, this expert served as a Police Officer at the Los Angeles Police...

E-006266

New York

This expert is a recognized authority and consultant in the hotel industry. He operates his hotel, hospitality and consulting practice specializing in operational audits and the effectiveness of hotel franchising agreements and litigation support assignments. Prior to forming his hotel consulting firm, this expert was the Product Line Manager for Hotel/Motel Operations at the International...

ID: 13356

Connecticut

This well qualified retail management expert has over 15 years of experience in his field. After earning his BS from the University of New Haven, he went on to hold several leadership roles at The Home Depot including asset protection manager, district asset manager, and then district operations manager. He then went on to serve as an executive team leader at Target. He is currently a divisional...

E-009799

Virginia

This hospitality expert has extensive experience in facilities management, corporate compliance, and social responsibility. He has held numerous positions at top international hotel chains including Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton. His positions have included leading overall maintenance of hotels and training individuals in proper maintenance and safety procedures. He has extensive...

ID: 137685

Nevada

Mr. Alan W. Zajic has over 50 years of experience in Security and Safety Consulting. Today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security and licensed as a Private Investigator and Private Patrolman in the state of Nevada. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Director of Security/ Loss Control and the Executive Director of Hotel Operations...

E-011651

Illinois

This hotel/hospitality expert is a certified hotel administrator who has been heavily involved in the industry for more than 40 years, including positions as General Manager of a Best Western Inn Motel, Executive Vice President of State Street Associates, and General Manager of AmeriSuites Hotel. He is a former program director/associate professor of hospitality management at a local college, and...

ID: 15835

California

This expert has over 15 years of retail visual merchandising experience. She received her AA in visual communications from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She worked as Club Monaco's visual manager before becoming DFS Galleria's visual merchandising manager for over a decade. She is the founder of a visual merchandising consultancy in northern California. In this role, she...

E-014027

Florida

This expert specializes in hotel operations, hospitality industry franchising, management company operations, and guest safety issues. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field. He is a certified hotel administrator. He started his career as the youngest general manager of the Holiday Inn chain at the age of 18. He served as President & CEO of The Equity Hotel Corporation which...

ID: 15898

Nebraska

This highly qualified expert has expensive experience in retail management. Formerly, he served as the senior merchandise manager at Bass Pro Shops. Currently, he is the store and operations manager at Dick's Sporting Goods.

E-007804

Virginia

This expert has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry. His experience includes positions at convention hotels in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., as well as management with fortune 500 restaurant companies in major cities throughout the country. He specializes in restaurant and hotel openings and consulting, as well as restaurant operations including safety and...

ID: 16270

Oregon

This expert in premises liability and building code requirements has over 2 decades of experience. He received his BArch from the University of Oregon and is a registered architect in Oregon. He is a certified residential building inspector, building plans examiner, and commercial mechanical inspector by the International Code Council. He was formerly a building inspector and plans examiner for...

E-009427

Michigan

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. His hotel safety and maintenance experience includes 10 years with Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites in various management positions. This expert was on the opening management team of the San Francisco Marriott, a 1500-room convention hotel. He was honored with the Director of Services of the Year award,...

ID: 16768

North Carolina

This expert on retail safety obtained her BS in marketing from Florida State University. She has over 10 years managing various aspects of retail safety including operating standards for restaurant and several years as a business owner of a large garden center.

E-018557

California

This highly qualified expert currently serves as Director of Facilities at a major casino and hotel. He oversees the facilities maintenance department that is comprised of 100 team members that include 71 EVS attendants, 2 construction & development project managers, 2 waste water technicians, and 20 facilities team members. One of his major accomplishments includes designing, developing, and...

ID: 17690

Missouri

This expert has nearly 2 decades of experience running her medical apparel company. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University before working as a buyer in several departments for the Famous Barr division of May Company. Afterward, she worked for over a decade as the vice president of merchandising and marketing for Life Uniform. She is now the CEO of one of the largest retailers of...

E-035273

New York

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in Food Safety and Nutritional Management Services. He holds certifications including ServSafe Food Safety Instructor/Proctor; Certified Executive Chef; Certified Culinary Educator; Registered Dietician; as well as a New York State License from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This expert is nationally recognized as a food safety...

ID: 19239

California

This highly qualified footwear designer earned his BFA in industrial design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has designed for multiple professional athletes in the NBA, WNBA, NFL, and MLB. He has formerly held positions as the lead footwear designer at Power Force Apparel and PEAK Sports USA. In addition, he has designed a sandal brand that has been placed on Nordstroms.com. He...

E-073038

California

This expert has 15 years experience in the food and beverage industry. He is a seasoned expert in all aspects of the hospitality world, including but not limited to management, acquisition, development, and financing. He has advanced and overseen the strategic business plans of numerous fine dine, high volume, quick service, and multi-unit food and beverage outlets across the Western United...

ID: 19750

This expert has over 40 years of experience in the retail space. He holds a BS and an MS in psychology from Chicago State University and a PhD in industrial psychology and marketing from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a member of the National Retail Federation, and he routinely speaks at retail meetings and has published several books. In the past, he has served as the national sales...

E-156315

Connecticut

Robert Marcarelli is a well-known and respected chef, manager and restaurant consultant known throughout the Connecticut area. He has over fifteen years of hands-on business experience in restaurants, retail, catering, and the hospitality industry and over 20 years in business management. Robert’s experiences of working in the front and back of the house are what give him the competitive edge...